There were all kinds of arts and craft projects. Volunteer Brandon Christiansen found it rewarding to work with the kids.

"Having kids smile - that's probably the best part when they smile from jokes you make, especially when you try to make them cheesy," Christiansen said.

Mason Hackman volunteered to help out because he loves the arts.

"I think it's really important to get out here and help these kids learn about art and expressing themselves and using their imagination," Hackman said.

Daniel Borup led groups of young people in creating large canvas art works.

Rather than just using paint brushes it's fun to stamp with blocks of wood or honey dippers and things like that," Borup said. "Creativity is kind of a lost art these days, and as children are getting older and older they're losing that more and more with video games and all kinds of things."

Brittany Hooper plays the leading role in the upcoming youth arts center production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie." She volunteered her Saturday to promote the performing arts to the kids.

The performing arts was a very formative thing in my life," Hooper said.

Other volunteers provided instruments and some performing tips for aspiring young musicians to try their hand at everything from drums to guitar. They loved it. Throughout the three day event local talent had a chance to perform."I like to share my talent with everyone and it's just fun to come out here and get the experience of playing out in public," performer, Kiersten Landon said.

Organizers pronounced the roaring youth jam a big success and plan to continue the annual tradition.

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